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About our Governors

Linda Hull - Headteacher

I have been Head here at Kidmore End since 2013. My teaching career has been spent entirely in , including being Deputy Head at Watlington Primary School and Headteacher at Radley Primary School, as well as working for the local authority doing advisory work.

I live in Wallingford with my husband and two daughters. I am a member of Wallingford Rowing Club where I used to cox the Men’s Squad and in moments of spare time write contributions for a blog about travelling with children.

Sarah Rodda – Chair of Governors - Representative LA Governor

I am a mother of 2 former pupils of Kidmore End School who are now both at secondary school in Reading. I live in Caversham with my family. Professionally I work as a consultant in learning and development. I am passionate about education and ensuring that all children are able to achieve their potential and given the same opportunities.

As a governor, I am keen to put something back into the school community to ensure that it continues to provide a good grounding for all our pupils. I am currently the chair of governors

James Stickings – The Rector of Kidmore End Originally from Canada, I became Rector of and Kidmore End & in September 2016, having previously ministered in a parish in . Before ordination I was a teacher, first at Ghana International School in Accra, and then at Bradfield College. I enjoy reading, cooking, walking, and music.

Rob Owen – Foundation Governor I am married to Kate with three daughters, all of whom attend Kidmore End CEP Primary. We are members of St Peter's Caversham, where we were married in 2001. After studying Information Technology at university in the early 90's, I worked in various system support roles. For the past 15 years however, I have been delivering technical training classes for a large software company based in Reading. Whilst most of my time is spent in the UK, I have had the opportunity to travel extensively around Europe, Africa, North and South America and across the Middle East.

As a Foundation governor at Kidmore End I have the opportunity to help the school maintain its reputation as a great place to educate and nurture our children in an environment and culture of theology and Christian fellowship.

Janet Hallett – Foundation Governor

I am a Foundation Governor, nominated by Kidmore End Parochial Church Council. I sing in the choir at Kidmore End church. I have two sons, who both attended Kidmore End School, the youngest leaving to move on to Highdown School in the summer of 2011. I work part-time as the Science Technician at Langtree School.

Peter Blake - Foundation Governor

My wife and our two young daughters moved to from London 23 years ago and were very fortunate to find ourselves within the catchment area of Kidmore End CE Primary School. Both of our daughters attended the school which, in a happy, positive and caring environment, provided them with a very good all round education and clear values.

I was a governor during their time at the school and was happy to be asked to serve another term recently. I am looking forward to spending time with the children, their parents as well as with the staff and governors, and hope to be able to make a contribution to the continuing success of the school.

Helena Wheatman – Co-opted Governor

I am a Program Manager working for Microsoft. I have been a Governor since 2012. I originally joined the Governing body as a Parent Governor which allowed me to put something back into the school whilst my children Anna and Joe attended. Both my children have since left for secondary education and I am delighted to continue being part of the school’s work which is striving to provide outstanding education and pastoral care.

Max Tilney – Foundation Governor

My background is in television production, working originally for MTV in London as a live music director. I moved into content production and strategy and spent nine years with National Lottery operator, Camelot. In 2015 I launched my own video production and strategy business, TaleFin Ltd, based in Henley.

A keen rugby fan, I am also a mini rugby Head Coach at Henley Rugby Club. We live in and I have a young daughter and son who both attended Kidmore End.

Rebecca Bickerton – Staff Governor

I have taught at Kidmore End since 2012, teaching Year 1 and Foundation Stage. I am particularly interested in learning though play and helping children to read.

I love travelling during the long summer holidays. I am also a keen reader and enjoying discussions at my book club. I live in Caversham with my husband.

Claire Myers – Parent Elected Governor

I currently work at Invesco Perpetual, an investment management company in Henley, as their Charity and Community Support Manager. I facilitate all our charitable activities and work closely with the local community to ensure we are acting as a socially responsible company. Prior to that I have worked in marketing and held various corporate communication roles.

I became a parent Governor in early 2017 as both my daughters are at Kidmore End Primary and I wanted to help support the school during their time here.

Jonathan Harris - Foundation Governor

I have been a Foundation Governor since 2011 and was a pupil at the School from 1981 to 1988. For work I provide advice to Occupational Pension Schemes and I enjoy travelling in my spare time.

Judith Ryder – Foundation Governor

Since July 2016 I've been 'curate in training' in the parish of Caversham, Thameside and , I became a governor at Kidmore End in Jan 2017, and am enjoying getting to know the school. My background before being ordained was as an academic historian, but with my feet firmly kept on the ground by family (now 5 children!) and local community. I was fortunate enough to enjoy education courtesy of Church of schools, and really appreciate the opportunity to be part of keeping this strong tradition going.

Helen Coyne – Clerk to Governors

I have been Clerking at Kidmore End for 2 years and enjoy working with the team of Governors.

I am a Company Director of two companies, one in property lettings, commercial lettings and injection moulding. Quite a variety! And the other in a new venture manufacturing and marketing a new fencing product.

I have two young children and I live in Sonning Common. In my spare time, I enjoy horse riding and ice skating.